AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSME Formalisation in Oman: Oman’s Al Wusta Governorate saw commercial registrations near 7,000 by early 2026, as the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry pushes programmes to boost investment and help SMEs set up and scale. Cross-Border SME Boost: The 9th Omani-Bahraini Products Exhibition opened in Salalah with about 30 SMEs, aiming to create direct marketing channels and new trade and investment partnerships over eight days. Licensing Push in Egypt: Egypt’s Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce urged traders to use the new public shop licensing system via the Digital Egypt platform, citing lower fees, discounts up to 50%, and support from chambers to bring informal businesses into the formal economy. Fintech for Access in South Sudan: A deep dive highlights how digital finance is emerging where cash dominates and formal banking reach is limited, focusing on access for people and small businesses amid conflict and oil-linked volatility. Regional Payments Startup: UAE-based TaqFlow launched pre-orders for a cross-border payments network targeting Central Asian corridors, promising faster settlement and less FX volatility for traders and SMEs.
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